Yellow Box Crab [Calappa hepatica]
Description
The Yellow Box Crab is a species of box crab that can be found in the Western Atlantic Ocean. It is recognized by its large, yellowish-brown carapace with a pair of strong pincers. This crab is a scavenger and feeds primarily on dead organisms. It typically burrows in the sand during the day and becomes active at night.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Alaskan King Crabs
Lithodidae
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| Genus |
Box Crabs
Neolithodes
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